go on

Example Sentences

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Big banks reported blockbuster earnings this month, and Wall Street’s top executives signaled the show would go on.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Nicknamed “Orator Jim” for his propensity for lengthy comments, O’Rourke would go on to earn a law degree from Yale University and practice law in Connecticut.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

"For the last year I have been paying out of my own pocket, how much longer can I go on like this?" he asked.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

He would go on to set a Super Bowl record with three interceptions in one of the most dominant defensive performances in championship history.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

“Would you like to visit this Christmas, with Clara? We’ll go on road trips, see the Saguaro National Park. Plus, you visiting could help Clara with the eventual transition.”

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila